US PATENT SUBCLASS 424 / 10.1
IDENTIFICATION OR WARNING FEATURE

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424 /   HD   DRUG, BIO-AFFECTING AND BODY TREATING COMPOSITIONS

10.1IDENTIFICATION OR WARNING FEATURE {3}
10.2  DF  .~> Printed or embossed unitary dosage form
10.3  DF  .~> Color or color change feature {2}
10.4  DF  .~> Taste or smell or chemical irritation to the eye, nose, or mouth feature

DEFINITION

Classification: 424/10.1

IDENTIFICATION OR WARNING FEATURE:

(under the class definition) Subject matter which includes compositions which contain an additional substance or feature which functions to identify the composition, to distinguish the composition from other similar compositions, or to give a warning or alarm to the user.

(1) Note. Compositions classified herein are intended to provide a combination of an active ingredient of this class together with a component or feature which will facilitate identification of the active ingredient or will prevent and/or warn of improper use of a dangerous aspect of a compound or composition. Examples include a germicidal composition which includes a colorant to show which surfaces have been treated, a pesticide which is distinctly labeled to prevent accidental consumption, etc.

(2) Note. Included in this subclass are compositions in which the warning or identification feature is a physical or mechanical one such as indicia on a pill or a peculiar shape which prevents the swallowing of a potentially harmful substance.

(3) Note. The use of color merely to make a Class 424 or Class 514 compound or composition more attractive is not considered a means of identification or warning proper for this or the indented subclasses. Therefore, pills, capsules, toothpastes, cosmetics, etc. which are colored merely for looks, are classified elsewhere in Class 424 or Class 514 based on their other significant features or their active ingredients.

(4) Note. If no identification or warning feature is additionally claimed, the following are not included in this or the indented subclasses, but are considered a treatment and are classified based on the first appearing active ingredient. Examples of such are: (1) antidotal compositions or antidotal compositions claimed in combination with the toxicant; (2) compositions wherein the medicament is claimed in combination with another compound or composition intended to minimize the side effects or toxicity of the medicament as is often done in chemotherapy; (3) compounds or compositions claimed in combination with an emetic to prevent poisoning or overdose; (4) compositions with an additional substance to reduce their explosive nature or prevent their deterioration or oxidation.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

49+, for dentifrices. 59+, for a sun or radiation screening composition.

126, for a composition with a corrosion inhibitor.

400+, for preparations characterized by a special physical form.

SEE OR SEARCH CLASS

252, Compositions,

408.1, for compositions which do not chemically react in use and are specialized and designed for use in physical analysis, testing or indicating, or as a warning agent.